![]() Her design differed from previous aircraft carriers as she was the first ship on which the hangars and flight deck were an integral part of the hull, instead of an add-on or part of the superstructure. The notecard includes the following poem.ĭesigned in 1934 to comply with the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty, HMS Ark Royal was completed in November 1938. If the poem is not required, it can be removed and framed without. Now fathoms deep, at peace on pillows of softest sand, their drifting spirits but gentle shadows, dancing forever with sunbeams.Īt the going down of the sun, and in the mourning, remember the poppies that grow on the wind harrowed meadows of the sea. Somewhere, a gypsy ripple monument roams tirelessly still. They fought and gave and gave their all and, when all was done, they took the sea's embrace. On steel steed and white horsed plain they did their duty. No poignant blooms to salute the loss or the love or the tragedy of fading memories. We thought that we would remedy that with this powerful sunset image of three Swordfish flying over an expanse of poppies on the 'wind harrowed meadows of the sea'. So often Remembrance imagery is centred around 'Flanders field' and the relationship to those who lost their lives at sea is lost. This dramatic image created a strong reaction when we first published it. He subsequently became a gunnery instructor and served with 750 NAS in Trinidad until the end of the war ‘Nat’ Gold was mentioned in despatches in 1942. ![]() Many torpedo attacks were carried out at night despite a lack of night flying instruments or even a torpedo sight. By the end of 1942, 830 and 828 Naval Air Squadrons had a combined tally of nearly 400,000 tons sunk or damaged. Of his 35 flights from Hal-Far, 24 included torpedo attacks, dive bombing or mine laying while others were for reconnaissance and anti-submarine patrol.īetween May and November 1941, 830 Naval Air Squadron sank 110,000 tons of enemy shipping and damaged 130,000 more – a record unequalled by any other squadron. Stationed in Malta between January 1941 and January 1942, Telegraphist Air Gunner ‘Nat’ Gold survived nearly 1000 air raids, some of which were taking place as his Fairey Swordfish Mk1 was landing or taking off. This image, the brave TAG prepared to defend his aircraft and crew from, usually better equipped, all comers, is an embodiment of the 'Can do, will do' spirit that defines the Fleet Air Arm. Telegraphist Air Gunner – The Last Line of Defiance by artist CPO(A) Horace William ‘Nat’ Gold FAASFX412 Please allow 5-7 working days for dispatch - as this item is printed to order. Recommended washing at 40 degrees or below, do not dry clean. The Swordfish remained in front-line service until VE Day, having outlived multiple aircraft that had been intended to replace it in service.īespoke art by acclaimed artist Beanz, hand drawn & digitally mastered using DTG technology which limits cracking & fading of the image thus ensuring a longer lasting fresh design.Ĭartoon aviation theme available in a variety of colours.įabric: 100% Organic combed ringspun cotton ![]() By the end of the war, the Swordfish held the distinction of having caused the destruction of a greater tonnage of Axis shipping than any other Allied aircraft. Notable events included sinking one battleship and damaging two others of the Regia Marina (the Italian Navy) during the Battle of Taranto, and the famous attack on the Bismarck, which contributed to her eventual demise. The Fairey Swordfish is a biplane torpedo bomber designed by the Fairey Aviation Company. Originating in the early 1930s, the Swordfish, nicknamed "Stringbag", was operated by the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.ĭespite being obsolete by 1939, the Swordfish achieved some spectacular successes during the war. ![]()
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